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The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08

pect in 1888. In Ohio the Federal Office
holders have been assessed each five per
cent. of his yearly salary. In Baltimore and
washington the use made of the government
offices for purposes of revenue has been pub
lie for some days. In Brooklyn Friday night
Democratic speaker asked votes for his
party's ticket on the ground that within
period OF two years $500 Democrats had
peen given places in the Brooklyn Navy
fard. There are six thousand Demo-
cratic ofice-holders in Brooklyn, and
TO man they are fighting the
clean ticket of the Republican party.
The amount contributed to the Democratic
campaign fund by the State officers of New
York it is impossible to ascertain, but the
New York Tribune has discovered the
amounts of enough contributions from other
sources to warrant the estimate of the
amount raised by Democrats and liquor deal
ers together for use today at the stupendous
sum OF seven hundred thousand dollars
Some Of this money, much of it undoubt-
edly. came by legitimate methods. President
Cleveland contributed thousand dollars, as
be undoubtedly had right to do. 1t is said
also that Mr.. Whitney gave ten thousand
dollars. But it cannot be said that the ten
thousand dollars said to have been levied
from the New York clerks in the Depart
ments at Washington came except by the
violation of the spirit of the civil service
law; nor that the twenty-one thousand dol
lars raised among the employees of the New
York custom house is an evidence that Mr..
Cleveland's party is just now respecting the
principles at first laid down by the President
any more than they are respected by the
eminent author himself. The immense con-
trlbutions of the liquor dealers, like the
contributions of the President, violate
neither the letter nor the spirit Of any law,
since 1t may be most laudable to sacrifice in
behalf Of the party of ones principles. But
unfortunately the manner in which the cam
paign has been carried on in Nsw Yerk.
without speakers or the aid of campaign
literature, make it too evident that this
money is used to buy the State. The liquor
dealers undoubtedly understand this, and
are justly stigmatized as corruptionists
Does not Mr.. Cleveland understand it toop
And If he gives thousand dollars to help
buy the State Of New York today for Cook
and the city of New York for Fellows is it
not more heinous violation of the spirit of
the law than even the party is guilty of
when it squeezes voluntary contributions"
out of the poor clerks in Washington.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08

MEN AND LETTERS. Essays on Characterize
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The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08
THANKSGIVING DAY.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA,
A PR.OCLA MATION

The goodness and the mercy of God which
have followed the American people during all the
days Of the past year, claim their grateful recog-
nlilon ana humble Acknowledgement BY His
omnipotent power He has protected us from war
ana pesulence, ana from every national calamity
by bis gracious favor the earth has yielded gen,
erous return 70 the labor of the husbandman, and
every path OF honest toll has led to comfort and
eohtenmenti by His loving kindness the hearts
OF Oh our people nave been replenished with frater-
nal sentiment and patriotic endeavor, and by His
unerrlng guidance We have been directed In the
way OF national prosperity.
s 10 Ine ena that we may, with one accord testi
~ our gratitude ior all these blessings l. Grover
Cleveland, President of the United States do
hereby designate and set apart,
Th"rsday the Twenty-fourth Day of NO
vember Next,
as day of thanksgiving and PRAYER. TO be oh.
served oy all the people of the land.
On tlat DAY let all secular work and employ
ilelt IN ~ ne suspended, and let our people assemble
III tnelf accustomed places of worship and with
prayer and songs of praise give thanks to our
Heavenly Father for an that He has done for us
snlle We nuinDly lmDlore the forgiveness of our
SINS, ana continuance of His mercy.
Let families ana kindred be reunited ON that
day, and let their hearts, filed with kindly cheer
and aiiectionate "reminiscences be turned in thank
funess to the source OF all their pleasures and the
giver Of all that makes the day glad and joyous
And, in the midst of our worship and our happi-
ness, let US remember the poor, the needy and the
unfortunate. and by our gifts Of charity and ready
benevolence, let us increase the number of those
who with grateful hearts, shall join in our thanks
giving.
In witness whereof, have set my hand and
unto affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington this 25tf
day Of October, in the year of our Lorc
L. 8. one thousand eight hundred and eighty
} seven, and of the independence OF the
(Signed) GROVER CLEVELAND.
By the President:
THOMAS f. BAYARD. Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08
CITY ADvERTIsEMENTs,
CITY OF PORTLAND.

WHEREAS, Francis ID. Andrews and SO others
w have petitioned the City Council to lay out
new Street or Public Way in said city,-begin-
ming at point about midway from Ponce's wharf
to Cushings wharf on Long Island, thence across
said island to point on the shore on Andrews
farm, and whereas said petition was referred by
the City Council, September 5th 1887 to the un.
dersigned for them to consider and act upos,
therefore
Notice is hereby given to all parties interested
that the Joint Standing Committee of the City
Council on laying out new streets, win meet to
near ne the parties and view the proposed way on
THURSDAY, the 10th day Of November, 1887, al
three O'Clock in the afternoon. at said Ponce's
Wharf, Long Island. and will then and there pro
ceed TO determine and adjudge whether the public
convenience requires said street or way to he laid
out.
vember, A. d., 1887.
CHAS. j. CHAPMAN, Mayor,
v. G. WILSON,
VIM. III. SMITH. Oonmilte u
JOHN +. RAND, laying OUT
EDWARD W. KENT, Ne" oeI,e Gus
ROBERT A. McCLUTCHY,
Portland, Nov 1st. 1887. nov2d1w
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08

DIR. McGlynn's hint that he would soon
be taken back into the bosom of the Catholic
church, was evidently trick intended to
ease the consciences Of Catholic members of
the United Labor Party. Archbishop Corri-
gan declares that there is not a word of
truth in the statement that the Church will
review Mr. McGlynn's case again.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08

The Hon. L. d. M. Sweat puts in an early
claim to the credit of procuring the appoint
ment Of Judge Cleaves. A Washington des-
patch announces that Mr.. Sweat talked with
the President Saturday morning, and as re-
suit in the afternoon Judge Cleayes was ap-
pointed. This will make the Hon. William
ii. Clifford turn green with envy, and it is
doubtful if the Hon. Simon S. Brown con-
sents to :rest quietly under the imputation
that the Hon. l.. d. NJ. Sweat is '.biger
man. than he. Then there is Mr.. Bass and
the 500 dinner.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08

Judge Thurman declares that Gen. Jack
son--not Andrew whom an occasional rural
Democrat still persists in voting for, but
Henry R.-is either an idiot or mischief
maker. The fervsncy. of the Old Romans
speech reveals the extent of the damage to
the Ohio Democratic canvass by the Gener-
ais Macon defence of accession.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08
PROF. BROWN,

Is now at the Preble House. room Sc office hours
LOO to 2.30 and from TOO TO $50 o. M.
he mas been making annual visits to Port
land for 12 years. and his skill IN adant.
ing lenses for the most complicated defects
OF vision Is well established. He also has the
Dest ol facilities for furnishing frames both In
Eye Glasses and Spectaees (fOr the child and the
grown person. OF the most approved styles. and
IN al the materials used. His advance agent. w
+; Burpee, will be pleased to receive your order
when ne calls; or an order sent to the Preble
Rouse VIII receive prompt attention. No expense
Pref Broacn.
My Dear Sr.-ln reply to yours, Of am
pleased 10 say that through the aid Of Eye Glass
es you made for me about two years ago, nv ewes
have been benefited and my vision greatly i'm
proved. NOW am able TO use both eyes while be-
lore was obliged 10 do all my work with one eve
Of eye glasses made through the advice OF good
Occnllsis, but must say that in comparison with
yours, they were very defective.
Greatfully yours
octl7du GILMAN NJ. WILSON
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08

The strike of negro laborers in the sugar
producing parishes in Louisiana is in obe-
dience to an order of the local assembly of
the Knights of Labor. The introduction of
the principles of the order among the negroes
will probably have its effect upon the indus
trial outlook of the South.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08

TUESDAY MORNING, NOV. $.

We do not read anonymous letters and commu-
nications. The name and address OF the writer
are m all cases Indispensable, not necessarily for
publication but as a guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake 10 return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08

When the Democrats shudder at the pros
pect Of defeat Of Cleveland in 1888 they
may be consoled by the statement in Brad
streets that 'the supply Of fine Bourbon
whiskey now In warehouses is sufficient for
about four years to come"
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08

NOTICE.

VNHE Stockholders of the CENTRAL WHARF
Il TOW BOAT COMPANY are hereby noti
fed that their annual meeting will be held at Of
fee No. 179 Commercial street. Portland on
O'Clock in the afternoon, to act on the following
articles: 1st-To chose moderator. 2d-To heal
and act on the report of the treasurer. 3d-TO
chose directors for the ensuing year 4th-TC
act on any other business that may properly
come before them. DAVID TORREY, Clerk.
Portland Nov. 1, 1887. nov1dlw
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08

In an after-dinner speech at the Norfolk
Club in Boston, Saturday, Senator Hoar
made an eloquent and sound statement of
the work before the Republican party. 1t is
Short and to the point, and every Republican
should read and remember it,
We have great work before us we Desd to
unite In the according Nusic Of awell-attuned
state these race diseords which are now heard
within the borders OF Massachusetts. We have
the German, the Frenchman, the Englishman and
the American are to forget race or origin, and
merge into the one common character and glory
ana de Stiny OF Massachusetts citizens. We have
got TO cut out this great Mormon cancer from the
breast Of our republic; we have got to take pos
bring them into the service Of workmen, manufac-
turer, and the farmer, governing them and their
imperial strength by more imperial restraints
stlll. We have got to make It the law from
Mason and Dixon's line TO the suf, in those great
empires that are growing up there that, wherever
tne American nag floats. every American citizen
snail cast his vote ia freedom and in honor, and
have 1t counted. These things, and such as these,
remain for us to do.
The duty which Massachusetts has before
her in the training of her citizens is before
all the other New England cities before
every other progressive State of the Union In
fact; and SO holds as Republican principle
wherever the Republican party exists. And
bound up In that training are also the guar
antees that those other principles which the
Republican party holds, will eventually
triumph.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08

The late session Of the New Hampshire
Legislature lasted 15s days, and was by far
the longest in the history of the State. 1t
was not slow either.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08


triumph.
The Argus has taken pains to see how the
appointment of Judge Cleaves takes with
the Portland Democracy, and reports gener-
al satisfaction among the Democrats whom
1t found at home. The Hon. j. S. Palmer,
he that is postmaster, thought the ap-
pointment an admirable one, particularly
strong and wise from the standpoint of
party. The Hon. William H. Clifford
said the appointment could not fail to be
gratifying to all Democrats in Maine de-
string entire unanimity and complete COOP
Grafton in every branch Of the party" q COM
pliment that carried with it the nsinuation
that Mr. Cleayes and friends had been sulk-
ing in their tents. The Hon. E. R. Pierce,
appraiser at the custom house. whose ad-
vent to Portland had tremendous effect
upon business at this port, as he has on
several occasions modestly pointed out to
the Board of Trade. was ecstatic with de-
light, and In the glow Of his enthusiasm as
serted that Mr.. Cleaves's appointment made
the First District almost certainly Demo-
cratic. Evidently Mr.. Pierce has not got over
the freshness which he manifested early on
his arrival in this town. The Hon. George
Walker, who has himself been credited with
hankering after the Surveyorship. ap-
peared in the plural number, saying that
I'VE congratulate the President upon the
wisdom OF his appointment, and those that
may have official business with his appointee
upon their good fortune" The Hon. John
w. Deering seemed to be afraid that Judge
Cleaves would not accept the ofice-a fear
which we believe is entirely unfounded.
Mr.. Deering thought the office carried W it'll
1t more responsibilities than are generally
supposed"-poltical responsibilities he must
have referred to. Gen. Anderson did not
appear to be jubiiant exactly over the selec-
tion, but he squeezed out some compliment
tary words The Hon. Charles Mccarthy.
Jr., SAID he had always entertained towards
MI Cleayes the "kindliest personal feelings"
statement that we believe will move the
Judge to tears, and great many other peo-
pie to uncomfortable laughter Its to be re-
gretted that the Argus did not interview the
appolntee himself and find cut how he felt.
IL was the prophecy Of a prominent Re-
publican OF this State not long ago that in
the Presidential campaign of 1888 the conn
try would witness such prostitution of the
public offices Of the national government 70
partisan ends as has never been seen in this
country. Eighteen hundred and eighty
eight is yet some distance away, but the per-
formances of the Democratic party during
the campaign that closed last night amply
sustain that prophecy. This year the Presi-
dent himself has been made the puppet Of
the worst elements of his party; it is diff
cult to see how there can be DEGRADATION
greater, in degree at least, next year. But
aside from the humiliating spectacle of
PRESIDENT Of the United States reaching
uo"h INTO local contest to endorse a man
Vi ene VIGOROUSLY bad record of Fellows,
1ne ne" York candidate, there has been
use ol money and office by the Democrats
lhis year winch is an alarming precursor of
ne performances which the country may ex-
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08
D.. KS

will cue Dyspepsia and indigestion quicker and
cleaner than you can rob a hen roost, Mister
Johnsing.-Good day.
Doolittle g. Smith, "a and 90 fremont ST., Bos-
ton, will send box of DIR. Mark II. WOodbury's
Dyspepsia Killers by mail, TO any part of the u s.
on receipt of 90 cents; trial box for 25 cents
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08
JUST ARRIVED.

A large invoice of Laird, Schober &
Mitchell's fine Philadelphia Boots,
Shoes and slippers. These goods are
superior in fit, style and durability TO
all others. Sold In Portland only by
WYER GREENE & co.
We have also received new line of
Gents fine Hand Sewed Congress and
BalmoraI Boots, especially adapted to
Young Mems trade. The latest N. Y.
styles. A word to the farmer and labor
ing man. We are bound to sell you good
reliable goods cheaper than you can buy
them in Portland elsewhere.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08
WOODBURyS DYSPEPSIA KILLER,

they will cure yo heartburn Immediately at once,
and ef you suffer from water-brash Sam, they will
cue that too"
"But Tilda it amt that kind"
=, Never 20 mind, Sam; it must be indigestion
then what makes you look so glum, and the
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-08
1T WASN'T THAT KIND.

'Mertilda. is you in lub with me?"
"G' way, Sam Johnsing, cose isn't"
"Sh0' 'Tilda, don't say dat, for my heart burns'i
"Hold on.Mister Johnsing, eff you has the heart.
burn, jest 20 go and get box er them
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-06-27

favor sellers The sttendanee is excellent,
and prizes have shown an inclination 70
advance since the outset Buyers for
French consumption are particularly &C
tive. English WOrsted yarns have declined
and there Is some likelihood Of larger i'm
portations. In the English domestic mar
kecs business Is rather quiet
The Boston market Is firm, but as yet
shows no sueh advance as occurred AZ the
west Manufacturers are stocking mp
nueh les actively than usual At this sea-
son. when they are in the habit OF buying
freely for future consumption Some i'm
proyemsnt in the request for fine fieeees Is
reported, but, on the whole, demand runs
chiefly 10 medium descriptions Ne
change has occurred IN the goods market
and until fabrics Improve OF wool weakens
any buying for consumption Is likely 10 be
nth extreme care. Current quotations
for leading sorts are As follows in compari-
500 with last year
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able report rendered The convenience.
the benefits and the necessity Is too appa-
rent and il IS earnestly hoped the CITY
Dads will give ii their earliest eonsldera-
ton
PROsPECTs FOR NEW RAILROAD
Railroad matters in this section are be-
ginning to boom. am informed from =
reliable source thas there il now much bet
ter prospects for . road being built up
Coal river than there has ever been before
A large company Of New York capitalists
started up the proposed line of the St Al
bans and Boone County railroad 70 make
q personal inspection. As these men have
the money, have gone TO see if the invest
ment would pay and If representations
made to them were correct, and as the Coal
river section is as rich in coal and mineral
rs any portion Of the State, the outlook Is
indeed favorable
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roR A NEw gAnRoAp.
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, Your appetite
spOor, you are bothered with Headache,
yon are idgety, nervous, and generally out
Of sorts, and want to brace I'D Brace up,
bat not with stimulants, spring medicines,
or bitters, which have for their basis very
cheap, bad whisky, and which stimulate
you for an hour, and then leave You IN
worse condition than before. What you
want Is an Alternative that will purify your
blood, start healthy action Of Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality, and give
renewed health and strength Such q
medicine you will find in Electric Bitters,
and only 80 cents bottle at Logan & Co. e
Drug Store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-06-27
TIE PRIZE FIGHT.

The prize fight above Wheeling between
EVANS and JOHNS, two Etnaville work
men. must have been the most brutal that
has ever occurred in this section Of cOun-
Try. On account o. family quarrel, anu
for q pure OF SlOO, the two men pounded
one another with bare fists for two hour
and tSen;y-three minutes, fighting eighty
rounds The brutal work stopped at this
time ONLY from the fear that one Of the
men would be beaten 70 death.
This stands a. one Of the most bratal
fights on record. Yet it Vas enacted on
West Virginia soil, IN violation Of West
Virginia law. anu the transgressOrs e.
capped - their homes in Ohio without
q single arrest being made by
West Virginia officials. The Ohio
authorities, OF course cannot disturb them
and they will 20 unpunished unless q
rsguisitiOn il made by Governor WILSON
Tor their capture. And by the way, would
this not be the proper thing TO do: Such
business ought To he niPped in the bud. Il
no attempt Is made to punish these men
who have 70 disgrsceiully violated our law,
this side OF the river will become the popu-
lar resort for Ohio's pugilistic citizens to
pound each other To pieces. But If . requ-
sition i made for these transgeSsOrs, a
wholesome influence viii be exerted On
wOuld-be transgTessors in the future. We
don't want Orleans TO be shedding their
blood on West Virginia soil. II they want
TO cultivate the manly art in this way,
We would prefer they would do it on their
own side Of the river
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So ths GrafsOn s.asdacd-Ea...Ipril..:

SAYS the Grafton Standard ERtsgpTtse:
We have il from a reliable source that
George G. Gorham, late Secretary Of the
Republican National Committee, aud one
OF the most active and aggressive Republi-
can party organizers in the United States,
was clOseted With Jim Mason at Charles
town. jefferson county, for several days
during the past week. The inference from
his visit Is, that he Is arranging through
Mason \ scheme whereby Lucas IL to he
given a seat in the Senate by Republicans
IN consideration Of his attempting TO Ma
honsize West Virginia IN the interest OF the
Republican party.
Whatever may be the facts in relation to
GORHAM and jim MASON, the matter is OF
little import. JIM Mason doesn't run
West Virginia, and it is not likely TO Ma
honeize At the bidding Of his ''H'sst Iir-
giaia Demo, rat" Nor are the Republican
senators likely 10 keep Mr.. FAULKNER
from his sat A temporary advantage
mighs return to plague them.
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Facss Bsols
flcs b EtEllb,T
CtsrriGEd q JlLhss

The above list, prepared from the records
Of the Departments at Washington, i not
complete, since it dOes not include heads Of
bureaus or divisions in the classified ser
vice, United States District and Circuit
Judges, members OF the Interstate and
Pacific Railroad Commissions, Private Sec
retarss. and number Of other officers
This il not 4 clean sweep, but il ought to
satisfy Democrats, even if they are Of the
Jaeksonian type. Il should be remembered
that the President yet has still twenty
months for good solid work before him.
The above figures, Of course, do not eOSsE
those who are under the civil service law.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-06-27

THE old Army Of the Potomac, At It's
Saratoga meeting, maze short work Of a
flaming battle flag resolution by laying 1t
on the table; and then it resolved 70 bold
the reunion next year st Gettysburg and
invite the survivors Of LEES Army Of
Northern Virginia to attend and partiei-
pate. This will be an imposing time when
the veterans Of the two opposing armies
again meet for the first time since they met
in battle. We hope no one will mar the
scene BY praying that peoples hands be
palsied, etc